Hotel di Half Moon Bay

Simply classy and first-rate in every way! Located several miles from Kaikoura town center but DEFINITELY worth a multi-night stay for romance oriented couples. The attentive staff went out of their way to ensure that every little need or want was met above and beyond expectation - often predicting things we might enjoy (such as heating up the cedar wood dry sauna and stone-lined adjacent outdoor jacuzzi even before we indicated that we wanted to use them). Our room was gorgeous - the design was modern yet warmed with wooden cabinetry evidencing extreme attention to detail (heated bathroom floor, heated towel racks, large walk-in shower, views of adjacent pastural lands, etc.). Beautiful common room with fireplace and various lounge seating areas to enjoy a handcrafted cocktail and light conversation before dinner. And the on-site dinner? A completely 5 star dining experience clearly prepared by talented chefs and served by polite and personable staff. Well-suited for an intimate evening or special occasion. The breakfast, included as part of the stay, was equally delicious and elegant. Top marks for everyone at this wonderful establishment.

Everything about The Factory is just gorgeous - from the stunning setting sandwiched between moody mountains and the everchanging surf beach - lie in bed or on the comfy loungers and listen to waves, tui & bellbirds - to the perfect decor along with a character building with an interesting history... Add in wonderful hosts who go above and beyond to ensure you have a great stay, and all I can say is what a winner. So lucky that we can get in the car and drive here in a couple of hours! Thanks so much team Factory - pleasure to meet you. We'll be back!

Located in Hapuku, this vacation home is by the sea, a 4-minute drive from Kaikoura Beach and 8 minutes from Kaikoura Museum. This family-friendly vacation home is 5.4 mi (8.8 km) from Kaikoura District Museum and 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from Fyffe House.While the golfer in the family is out on the course, try one of the other recreational amenities offered, such as bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this vacation home include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and gift shops/newsstands.A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM.Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, coffee/tea in a common area, and microwave in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and a microwave. Your Select Comfort bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a flat-screen television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and a washer/dryer.

Located in Hapuku, Glenburn Coastal Retreat is by the ocean, within a 10-minute drive of Kaikoura Beach and Kaikoura Museum. This upscale cabin is 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Kaikoura District Museum and 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from Fyffe House.Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This cabin also features a fireplace in the lobby and barbecue grills.Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, laundry facilities, and an elevator. Free self parking is available onsite.Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 3 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and heated floors. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Rooms have private furnished patios. Kitchens are outfitted with refrigerators, stovetops, and microwaves. 55-inch Smart televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads.

Reading that Kaikōura is the whale watching capital of New Zealand, I decided to go there and then needed accommodation I usually avoid staying in hotels, as it's impersonal and often too monotonous, so, I looked for something else When I found about Awatea Country Bed & Breakfast, I believed I had found the right place, and I can now say so for sure I arrived late (it was already pitch dark) and yet the family welcomed me, Kevin, Ann, and their 2 dogs Boston & Fatbob Kevin showed me around and took care of the conversations, while Ann cooked dinner for me, benefiting from her husband hunting passion and skills to prepare, just for me, a delicious homemade venison burger (evening meal as an option), The dogs are English Springer Spaniels, quite impressive size wise then, but actually very easygoing, so even if you've had bad experiences in the past with dogs (like I have) you should be not only fine, but at ease, no worries at all There's a huge living room where everyone can meet, I actually got to meet another guest and her 2 dogs In it there's a wood fireplace, great for winter nights, and a bookcase with lots of books including guidebooks Wifi works great everywhere I had the last room on the right. It was huge, with an ensuite bathroom (as they all do) The bed had not only lots of covers to keep you warm, but also an electric blanket... and on top of that there was a heater in the room too, so, you definitely will be able to feel warm and cozy no matter the weather There was a patio door with direct access to the garden, and beautiful views over it and the mountain Talking about the garden, right behind there's also a pasture, theirs, with alpacas, goats, sheep, cows... Then breakfast, ohhh the (included) breakfast, fresh fruits, jam, yogurt, pancakes, fruit juice... in addition of the ever available bread, Nutella, Vegemite, muesli, tea, coffee (with lots & lots of options for those)... substantial, fresh and yummy, loved it In the morning I got to chat with both They were happy to do so, but also to give me privacy whenever they thought I would prefer it, which was thoughtful When I left Kevin gave me a ride downtown for my whale watching tour, which was appreciated As I went back to North Island by plane, from Queenstown, I didn't pass by there again, to my regret I would highly recommend staying at Awatea Bed & Breakfast, indeed when planning to go whale watching in Kaikoura, but even if just passing by on the way or from the ferry town of Picton, well worth the overnight or even a couple nights to get to relax well and make new friends (and if you have pets to help them too have new friends :D) Ann, Kevin, lovely meeting you All the best, you deserve it David from France

My husband and I decided to take a last minute trip away for the night and decided on Kaikoura-next step was to find a place to stay and boy did we get lucky. We knew that the place was a bit out of town however we are only talking a 10-minute drive, and what a view just under the mountains and facing the sea-absolute heaven. We were warmly greeted by Jen and Warren when we arrived and they explained how things work. We were heading out for dinner so didn’t spend much time at the lodge but got to see it in its full glory the next morning when we played a round of nine holes. Absolutely breath taking views and a lovely course. Honestly such an amazing place and Warren and Jen are great hosts-warm, friendly and laid back.

I always stay here when coming up to kaikoura on surf trips. The place is perfect, hosts are incredible, rooms are tidy, warm, and clean…. It’s also walking distance to a ripper fish burger: great option when the waves are on or if you’re passing through.

Only had one night here recently but wish we could have stayed longer. Excellent and easy check in, well organised and fantastic host in Jen. Met us on arrival, explained everything thoroughly and made some excellent recommendations for things to do and see in Kaikoura. Unit was extremely clean and comfortable and had little 'treats' that you don't normally find in similar accommodation places. Breakfast in the morning was excellent including Jens homemade bread. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay here, highly recommended and I thought excellent value for money. Would love to revisit for longer next time.

When you stay at Willowbank Motel in Kaikoura, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Kaikoura Beach and Kaikoura Museum. This motel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Kaikoura District Museum and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Fyffe House.Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills.Take advantage of the motel's room service.Featured amenities include wired internet access (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 12 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards.

This is a quite clean, and nicely appointed motel style place, with a quite big room, patio doors to an inside courtyard that seemed inviting, even had a barbeque spot in back.. There was also a door to the back by which we could leave our car and made for easy transfers. The Lobby had several added things like coffee and some games, but was closed at 8PM as I recall. The manager was friendly and helpful in directing us to close restaurants, and how to get downtown and what was of interest there.. The hotel is on the main highway and backs onto the ocean, but the problem was location, it is quite a ways out of town, so seemingly only one restaurant close by--if it were better positioned it would certainly merit 5 stars.